Crochet Easy Mario Fire Flower Tutorial

Gather your crochet hook and yarn, and let's create something special! We're talking about a cozy crochet pattern that turns simple strands into a beloved Mario Fire Flower from the classic Mario games. With each pull and twist, you'll see the petals come to life in your hands.

Crochet Mario Fire Flower

It's not just about making something; it's about bringing a piece of iconic fun into the real world. By the time you're done, you'll have crafted a vibrant little treasure that's sure to light up any space or make a fellow gamer smile from ear to ear. So let's turn those loops of yarn into a handmade piece of nostalgia!

Materials:

Worsted weight acrylic yarn in white, yellow, orange, green, and a small amount in black
4.0 mm crochet hook
2.5 inch clay pot
Scissors
Polyfill stuffing
Yarn needle
Stitch marker
Bobby pin
Optional: Clay pot

Abbreviations:

ch: chain
sc: single crochet
hdc: half double crochet
dc: double crochet
sl st: slip stitch
st: stitch
rep: repeat

Pattern:

Flower Part A:

Round 1: ch 2, 6 sc in the first ch, sl st to close the circle. (6 sc)

Round 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12 sc)
Round 3: 2 sc, 1 sc rep around. (18 sc)
Round 4: 2 sc, 1 sc, 1 sc rep around, change to yellow yarn in the last st. (24 sc)
Round 5: sl st around. (24 sl st)
Round 6A: sc, hdc in the back loop of the next st, 2 hdc in the next 2 st, sl st in the next st. Rep around. (6 petals)
Round 6B: 2 sc, 1 sc, 1 sc rep around, change to orange yarn in the last st. (30 sc)
Round 7: sc in each st around. (30 sc)
Round 8: sl st around. (30 sl st)
Round 9: hdc, dc in the back loop of the next st, 2 dc in the next 3 st, sl st in the next st. Rep around. (6 petals)

Flower Part B:

Repeat rounds 1-6A of Flower Part A.

In round 6B, sl st to join to the next st, cut off a long tail and fasten off.

Stem:

Round 1: ch 2, 6 sc in the first ch, sl st to close the circle. (6 sc)
Rounds 2-7: sc in each st around. (6 sc)
Cut off a long tail and fasten off.

Leaf:

Round 1: ch 7, sl st in the previous ch, sc, 2 hdc, sc, sl st, turn, sl st in the next ch, sc, 2 hdc, sc, sl st. Rep round.
Fold the leaves back to back and join with a single crochet border all the way around.